The Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) is leading the way in providing Oklahoma's citizens comprehensive online access to the state's publications, websites, social media and other digitally preserved content.

Sites and collections from this organization are listed below. Narrow your results at left, or enter a search query below to
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The mission of every OSBI member is to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of Oklahoma. The OSBI will continue to be the professional law enforcement agency for the State of Oklahoma. We provide specialized apprehension and crime detection services through teamwork, training, research, and implementation of innovative technologies. We recruit and retain the expertise required to meet changing responsibilities. We increase public awareness through proactive publicity and education.

The J. D. McCarty Center for children with developmental disabilities is Oklahoma's center of excellence in the care and treatment of children with special needs.
At the McCarty Center, we help children with developmental disabilities learn to move, eat, play and communicate better. We help replace shrugs of helplessness with happy smiles. We help to replace confusion with understanding. Our staff shares a wealth of experience and uses the most current rehabilitation techniques to bring out the best in our kids.

Yes; we are the largest private gun collection in the world...
and a whole lot more! We've got more stuff than we will ever get loaded onto this website. The best thing to do is just come see us!
Over 50,000 items to see and experience….saddles, spurs, local ranching brands, German beer steins, World War I posters, military weapons, John Rogers statuary, Native American artifacts…something for everyone. In fact, this place is loaded!

azz. Our motto at the Jazz Hall of Fame is Creating Unity Through Music. We believe everyone should share in and enjoy Oklahoma's wonderful rich jazz, blues and gospel history. Our efforts at the Jazz Hall are to educate Oklahomans, tourists and visitors about Oklahoma's amazing and diverse music heritage, and the impact the music and our outstanding Oklahoma artists have made to the fabric of music in this country and on the musical landscape throughout the world.

Prior to 1995, services for Oklahoma's in-need-of-supervision and delinquent youth were provided by the Department of Human Services. In January, 1978, the Terry D. v. Rader lawsuit was filed in Federal Court in Oklahoma City. The suit alleged abusive practices, unconstitutional use of isolation and restraints, the absence of adequately trained staff, and the mixing of offenders with non-offenders. As a result, a number of public institutions were closed, and the Department of Human Services implemented a variety of community-based programs for children and youth, including both residential and non-residential services.
In 1994, the Oklahoma Legislature passed the Juvenile Reform Act (H.B. 2640) creating the Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) as the state juvenile justice agency, effective July 1, 1995. This legislation also created the Youthful Offender Act to provide swift justice for serious and habitual juvenile offenders 15 through 17 years of age.
OJA was given the responsibility and authority to manage the state's juvenile affairs, and on April 5, 1996, OJA was able to meet the Federal Court requirements for dismissal of the Terry D. lawsuit. A new era of innovative programs, increased community involvement, and an enhanced, open relationship with the judiciary had begun.

KEDDO was founded in 1967 after a group of local civic and business leaders met and petitioned the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for funding of a local organization to accomplish overall economic planning and development for the seven county region of Choctaw, Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore, McCurtain, Pittsburg and Pushmataha Counties.

The Commissioners of the Land Office (CLO), better known as the School Land Trust, is an Oklahoma State Agency created by the original Oklahoma Constitution. The CLO is mandated to have charge of the sale, rental, disposal and management of school lands and other public lands and of the funds and proceeds derived thereof, under the rules and regulations prescribed by the Oklahoma legislature.
The primary purpose of the CLO is to administer the school land trust funds for the production of income for the support and maintenance of the common schools and the schools of higher education.

The Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System (OLERS) mission is to administer retirement / survivor retirement and medical benefits for members of the law enforcement profession of the state of Oklahoma and their families. OLERS places high value on the integrity of our agency. Our most important resource is our customer. Our goal is to treat every person who comes into contact with our agency with courtesy and concern, and respond to all inquiries promptly, accurately and clearly.

The LSB web site includes legislative bill tracking information, copies of all versions of bills including committee reports, daily agendas, meeting notices, calendars, and an array of useful information. This information is available on the web site earlier than it is available in hard copy.

The Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) is the official state library of Oklahoma. We serve the information and records management needs of state government, assist with public library development, coordinate library and information technology projects for the state, and serve the general public through our specialized collections.

The Oklahoma LP Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission was created by the Oklahoma Legislature in 1994 to serve Oklahoma's propane industry and the thousands of propane customers. As its name indicates, the Commission is the number one source for research, marketing and safety activities as they relate to propane. Throughout this website, you'll find information on various programs, activities and products that are available through the Commission.

The Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Long Term Care Administrators (OSBELTCA) accepts the statutory responsibility to assure quality care for residents of Oklahoma long-term care facilities by licensing competent and well qualified long-term care administrators, by maintaining continued competency of these administrators through approving quality education programs and/or providing quality education programs and by enforcing standards of practice.

The mission of the Oklahoma Lottery Commission is to maximize revenues for public education through the creation and marketing of fun and entertaining products consistent with the highest levels of service, integrity and public accountability.

The mission of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is to protect the public health and safety of Oklahomans through the scientific investigation of deaths as defined by state statutes. This process involves scene investigation and medicolegal autopsy (including radiology, toxicology, histology, and microbiology) complementing the activities of law enforcement agencies, district attorneys and public health officials.

To promote the Health, Safety and Well-being of the citizens (patients) of Oklahoma by requiring a high level of qualifications, standards and continuing education for licenses regulated by Oklahoma Medical Board. To protect the on-going Health Safety and Well-being of the citizens (patients) of Oklahoma by investigating complaints, conducting public hearings, effectuating and monitoring disciplinary actions against any of the licensed professionals, while providing the licensee with proper due process and all rights afforded under the law. To provide any member of society upon request, a copy of the specific public records and information on any of the licensed professionals.

Thank you for visiting the Merit Protection Commission's web site. On these pages, you will find all of the information necessary to conduct business with our agency, to learn about the state Merit System, and to gain a better understanding of the role and services provided by the Commission. Our primary goal is to protect the integrity of the State of Oklahoma's Merit System. As such, we continually are looking for ways to improve our processes. We believe this web site, a major component in our overall communication and service strategy, is an excellent tool.

Founded in 1960, MidAmerica Industrial Park has evolved into one of the leading centers for manufacturing, processing and distribution in the United States. Often described as the nation's largest rural industrial park, MidAmerica is located between Pryor Creek and Chouteau in northeast Oklahoma just about 38 miles east of Tulsa. The development has been recognized by leading economic development publications as a top-ranked expansion or relocation site for growing companies and has been named as a Certified Industrial Park by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

Welcome to the Oklahoma National Guard website. The Army National Guard exists in all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia. The state, territory or district leadership are the Commanders in Chief for each Guard. Their Adjutants General are answerable to them for the training and readiness of the units. At the state level, the governors reserve the ability, under the Constitution of the United States, to call up members of the National Guard in time of domestic emergencies or need.The Army National Guard's state mission is perhaps the most visible and well known.

The Oklahoma Department of Mines (ODM) is the state agency responsible for ensuring the reclamation of land disturbed by mining operations. The Department regulates the production of coal and non-fuel minerals. The Department is committed to protecting the rights of citizens and to promotion of mining.

OMPA was created with the purpose of providing adequate, reliable and economic sources of electric power and energy to Oklahoma municipalities and public trusts operating municipal electric systems on June 2, 1981. This would allow members the financial benefits of a large utility while maintaining control of their electric utility.

Oklahoma State Legislature’s passage of a concurrent resolution, authored by Representative Barbara Staggs and Senator Ben Robinson, which designated Muskogee as the site of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. Representative Bill Settle continued to champion the cause by securing legislative appropriations that served to further promote the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Concert at the Muskogee Civic Assembly Center.

The Port of Muskogee is a full-service facility that offers easy access to rail, truck, and barge transportation. Its inland location along the McClelland-Kerr Navigational system allows freight to be transported to the Gulf Coast and around the world via the Arkansas and Mississippi Rivers.

Welcome to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (OBNDD). The mission of the OBNDD is to enforce the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Act as outlined in the Oklahoma Statute Title 63, train and assist local law enforcement agencies, and compile drug related statistics. OBNDD provides a leadership role for law enforcement throughout the state for the investigative effort directed toward the illegal use of controlled dangerous substances.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control is a law enforcement agency with a goal of minimizing the abuse of controlled substances through law enforcement measures directed primarily at drug trafficking, illicit drug manufacturing, and major suppliers of illicit drugs.

In 1994, the Oklahoma Legislature created the Native American Cultural and Educational Authority, a state agency authorized to construct and operate a Cultural Center and Museum for the purpose of generating awareness and understanding of the history of tribes and their relationship to Oklahoma today. The NACEA has made tremendous progress toward realization of the American Indian Cultural Center. Phase 1 construction is complete, an institutional and implementation plan have commenced.

NODA is an association of local governments voluntarily joining together to work with common interests for greater economy of each entity and the benefit of all. Authority membership is available to the counties of Alfalfa, Blaine, Garfield, Grant, Kay, Kingfisher, Major and Noble and all public agencies having some jurisdiction within the eight listed counties. This may include cities and towns, soil and water conservation districts, school districts, authorities or political subdivisions. Associate membership is available to unincorporated rural areas, businesses and industries.

The Board's purpose is to safeguard the public's health by
ensuring that licensed nurses are qualified and competent to practice. The web site supports the Board's purpose by providing information concerning the Board's functions.

The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission is a multi-state government agency that is passionate about advancing the quality of life for all Americans. However, without energy, the quality of life we enjoy today would not exist. That's why the Commission works to ensure our nation's oil and natural gas resources are conserved and maximized while protecting health, safety and the environment.

With the recent passage of Senate Bill 767, the duties of the Commission on Marginally Producing Oil and Gas Wells have been transferred to the Committee for Sustaining Oklahoma’s Energy Resources (SOER) under the authority of the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB). The Oklahoma Commission on Marginally Producing Oil and Gas Wells (MWC) was created by the Oklahoma Legislature in 1992 with the following mandates: * To define and identify appropriate categories that may be used to characterize marginally producing oil and gas wells; * To research and collect information on the number, location, and operational conditions of marginally producing oil and gas wells in the State of Oklahoma; * To identify and evaluate the economic and operational factors that may extend the life of marginally producing oil and gas wells; * To propose legislative, regulatory and operational remedies that will extend the life of marginally producing oil and gas wells; * To collect data and make available to the public any information on the contributions of marginally producing oil and gas wells to the local economies of the State of Oklahoma; * To interact with national and regional organizations to ensure recognition of the importance of marginally producing oil and gas wells to the current and future domestic production of oil and gas; * To make an annual report to the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on those methodologies and procedures that may aid in preserving the life of marginally producing oil and gas wells; * To investigate any additional issues that may have any effect on the preservation of marginally producing oil and gas wells; and * To promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this act.

"My administration will bring together the most qualified individuals from the public and private sector, and that starts with the transition team," said Fallin. "Larry Nichols is one of the most innovative and successful executives in the business world, and Senator Glenn Coffee has an excellent record of leadership in the Oklahoma State Senate." Nichols and Coffee will also assist Fallin in the hiring process. The Republican Congresswoman defeated Democratic Lt. Governor Jari Askins in the November 2, 2010 election. She will be Oklahoma's first woman governor when she takes office in January.

The mission of the Oklahoma Board of Examiners in Optometry is to protect the public by regulating the practice of Optometry in the state of Oklahoma through education and licensing, and to insure that optometrists practice within the provisions of the law.

To protect the public by regulating the practice of osteopathic medicine in the State of Oklahoma through education and licensing requirements and to ensure that each licensee practices osteopathic medicine within the provisions of the Osteopathic Medicine Act.

The mission of the Pardon and Parole Board as a vital part of the criminal justice system is to determine the best possible decision, through a case-by-case investigative process and to protect the public while recommending the supervised released of adult felons. Although, in recent years the Board has been mandated to assist with alleviating prison overcrowding, it remains our goal to maintain a low revocation & recidivism rate for the State of Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma State Pension Commission was formed to provide guidance to public officials, legislators and administrators in developing public retirement objectives and principles, identifying problems and areas of abuse, projecting costs of existing systems and modifications to those systems, and recommending pension reform programs.

As of 1 Jan 2012,the Office of Personnel Management is now under the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). OMES was created by House Bill 2140, Government Modernization Bill. This Bill consolidated several separate agencies into smaller divisions of OMES.
Office of Personnel Management provides comprehensive human resource services to all state agencies and employees (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as information for individuals interested in state service careers. Whether you are currently Working for Oklahoma or interested in Working for Oklahoma, I believe you will find this website to be extremely useful for obtaining information about career opportunities, the employment process, training and development programs, Merit Rules and statutes, OPM publications, the State Employee Assistance Program (EAP), OPM and Governor's advisory entities, CORE Oklahoma PeopleSoft, and many other OPM service areas.

The Mission of the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Oklahoma by regulating and enforcing the laws regarding the practice of pharmacy and the manufacturing, sales, distribution and storage of drugs, medicines, chemicals and poisons.

The OGCPFS is your one-stop source of information about increasing physical activity in Oklahoma. The Council serves in an advisory capacity to the Governor and state leaders on issues related to physical activity. Its main purpose is to motivate all Oklahomans to become and stay physically active by promoting the benefits of physical activity through sports and fitness programs.

The mission of the Physician Manpower Training Commission is to enhance medical care in rural and underserved areas of the state by administering residency, internship and scholarship incentive programs that encourage medical and nursing personnel to practice in rural and underserved areas. Further, PMTC is to upgrade the availability of health care services by increasing the number of practicing physicians, nurses and physician assistants in rural and underserved areas of Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma Podiatric Medical Examiners Board is happy to welcome you to their new website. We hope you find much useful information. We are grateful to the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision for the support of this site.

The Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System is a defined benefit plan, and qualifies under section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. As of June 30, 2010, the System covered 4,926 active members; 2,241 retirees; 616 beneficiaries; 136 disabled members; 50 deferred option members and 111 vested members.

The mission of the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists is to protect the public by regulating the practice of psychology in Oklahoma to ensure that only properly qualified psychologists practice psychology in the state and that the psychology profession as a whole is conducted in the public's best interest.

The mission of the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission is to safeguard the public interest and provide quality services by assisting and providing resources; encouraging and requiring high standards of knowledge and ethical practices of licensees; investigating and sanctioning licensed activities; and through the prosecution of any unlicensed person who violates the Oklahoma License Code and Rules.

The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education was created in 1941 by a vote of the people that amended the state's constitution to provide for such a system.

The state system is comprised of 25 colleges and universities – including two research universities, 11 regional universities and 12 community colleges – and 11 constituent agencies and one higher education center. The State System is coordinated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and each institution is governed by a board of regents.

The State Regents prescribe academic standards of higher education, determine functions and courses of study at state colleges and universities, grant degrees, and approve each public college's and university's allocations, as well as tuition and fees within the limits set by the Oklahoma Legislature.

The State Regents also manage scholarships and special programs. In addition, in cooperation with the Office of State Finance, the State Regents operate OneNet, the state's information and telecommunications network for education and government. The Regents also operate the Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program, which guarantees loans made to students by the private sector.

The mission of the Board is specifically to provide higher education programs and service to eligible students in the university service areas and generally to insure educational opportunities in the preparation of students to succeed in a global society.
The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges was created on July 6, 1948 to govern the six regional universities: East Central University, Northeastern State University, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, University of Central Oklahoma. On July 1, 2006, the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges changed its name to Regional University System of Oklahoma. The Board consists of nine (9) members, eight (8) appointed by the Governor by and with the consent of the Senate, for nine-year staggered terms which expire on the 10th day of June. The ninth member is the elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

The Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) expands opportunities for employment, independent life and economic self-sufficiency by helping Oklahomans with disabilities bridge barriers to success in the workplace, school and at home.

The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to save lives and protect the public property by enforcing the laws of the State of Oklahoma. The Department also provides information programs to schools and organizations concerning drug abuse and traffic safety.

The Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission (OSRC) is a state agency established in 1977 in accordance with the Scenic Rivers Act. The Commission is invested with the power to establish minimum standards for planning and other ordinances necessary to carry out the provisions of the Scenic Rivers Act. The primary emphasis of the Commission is to preserve and protect the aesthetic, scenic, historic, archaeological and scientific features of the Illinois River and its tributaries (Lee Creek, Little Lee Creek, Barren (Baron) Fork Creek, Flint Creek and (Upper) Mountain Fork). Click here to see the Illinois River Management Plan summary.

The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics is a two-year public residential high school created and funded by the Oklahoma legislature. The school is open to all students across the state who wish to apply during their sophomore year. OSSM is categorized as a state agency.

Oklahomans have thousands of great ideas. Like a geologist sifting through rocks, OCAST carefully examines these brilliant ideas to find the ones with the most potential for economic benefit to our state.

Many Oklahomans would be surprised to hear about some of the groundbreaking, globally-recognized work being done in Oklahoma. Cures and treatments for dreaded diseases, processes to improve the efficiency of energy production and technology innovations to help the military ensure our safety are all being developed by Oklahomans. But even the best ideas can struggle when they first begin. That is where OCAST comes into the picture.

The mission of the Secretary of State’s office is to provide an exceptional standard of service to the public, business community and governmental agencies, through a registry of Oklahoma’s official documents and through the delivery of services designed to improve public access and public awareness.

The activities of the Department of Securities consist of receiving and processing applications for registration or exemption of securities, business opportunities, takeovers and subdivided land offered in and/or from the state of Oklahoma, including reviewing the offering documents and sales material to be used; receiving and processing applications for registration of broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers, and investment adviser representatives; periodic on-site examining of registrants for compliance with the applicable acts; disseminating information through public lectures, programs, correspondence, and the press, so that professional groups and the public at large may become better acquainted with the requirements and provisions of the acts subject to the jurisdiction of the Department; investigating complaints concerning the offer and/or sale of securities, business opportunities, and subdivided land; taking administrative actions upon notice of violations of the acts; taking civil action where necessary; making criminal referrals to appropriate law enforcement officials, and/or by assisting in such prosecutions. The Department also receives filings of the final documents for bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness of any public trust.

The purpose of the Oklahoma Sorghum Commission is to develop, carry out and participate in programs of research in grain sorghum production, disease and insect control.
The Commission is also dedicated to development and participation in programs of education and promotion designed to encourage the production, marketing and use of the commodity.

The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA), headquartered in Burns Flat, was created in 1971 in a joint effort by municipalities, counties and conservation districts in Beckham, Custer, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Mills and Washita counties. From these governmental units and from other population segments in the region, 30 representatives are elected to serve on SWODA's governing board. The board of trustees determines policy for SWODA. Leaders in these communities recognized that some problems shared by many of these governments could be better solved if they worked together.

The Oklahoma Spaceport Specializes in horizontal take-off and landing for Reusable Launch Vehicles (RLVs). The Oklahoma Spaceport received its Launch Site Operators License from the Federal Aviation Administration's Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST) on June 12, 2006, becoming only the sixth recipient to receive a Launch Site Operators License from AST. The Oklahoma Spaceport became the first inland spaceport to establish a flight corridor for space operations in the national airspace system clear of military operating areas or restricted airspace. This arrangement means that space vehicles will not need military permission to operate because the spaceport will have its own airspace.

The Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is the only agency in the state regulating health care services in the area of communicative disorders of the speech, language and hearing mechanisms. The mission of the Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is to regulate the practices of speech-language pathology and audiology in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public and to support practitioners in their professional endeavors.

The Oklahoma Student Loan Authority (OSLA) was established on August 2, 1972, making it one of the earliest student loan organizations in the United States. OSLA is a public trust governed by a board of trustees. We are a loan servicer working under the trade name OSLA Student Loan Servicing™.
OSLA receives no appropriated funds from the State of Oklahoma for our operating expenses. All expenses are paid from revenues derived from trust operations in the administration of our various loan programs.
Bonds and notes are issued by OSLA to finance our loan activities. The debts are not general obligations but are limited revenue obligations, payable solely from the assets of the trust estates created for particular financings by various bond resolutions.

The Oklahoma Tax Commission's purpose is to facilitate the administration, enforcement, and
collection of taxes and other levies enacted by the Oklahoma Legislature for the general maintenance and welfare of the State of Oklahoma.

In May 1995, House Bill 1549 established the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation for the express purpose of developing and implementing a new competency-based teacher preparation, candidate assessment, and professional development system.

Each year, instructional materials for a different content area are reviewed and considered for adoption. Publishers are required to submit bids which identify every student title, teacher edition, free item, and supplementary item that will be made available. Publishers are also required to provide samples of new materials for review by the Oklahoma State Textbook Committee.
The Oklahoma State Textbook Committee is comprised of parents, teachers, and community members who have been appointed by the Governor. The Committee reviews all instructional materials in light of the state content standards.

The Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust was established through a constitutional amendment approved by Oklahoma voters in November 2000. While most state governments have failed to keep their promise to use tobacco settlement funds for tobacco prevention and other programs to improve health, Oklahomans have created an endowment to assure that funds will be available for these purposes for generations to come.

The Department of Tourism and Recreation operates under the general supervision of the Executive Director and in accordance with policies formulated by a nine member Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission. The Department is organized into four divisions: Administration, Oklahoma Today Magazine, Parks, Resorts & Golf, and Travel & Tourism.

The Tulsa Port of Catoosa is one of the largest, most inland river-ports in the United States! Located at the head of navigation for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Northeast Oklahoma, the Tulsa Port of Catoosa offers year round, ice-free barge service with river flow levels controlled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. And with worldwide access capabilities, your products can travel easily and efficiently from America's heartland to the rest of the globe.

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (formerly the Oklahoma Transportation Authority) is an instrumentality of the State of Oklahoma (the State) and a body corporate and politic created by statute in 1947. The Authority is authorized to construct, maintain, repair and operate turnpike projects at locations authorized by the Legislature of the State of Oklahoma and approved by the State Department of Transportation.

The Mission of the Uniform Building Code Commission is to establish the minimum construction codes to protect life and property through the review and establishment of a set of state adopted codes to be utilized in each respective trade throughout the State of Oklahoma to insure the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the public.

The University Hospitals Authority and Trust was formed as part of an historic agreement that united the state, a private corporation and the University of Oklahoma in a partnership many credit with moving health care in Oklahoma toward world-class status. The University Hospitals Authority and Trust devotes its resources to a variety of projects on campus. Its mission is to be a catalyst for medical excellence, to support medical education and research, and to help assure quality health care for all Oklahomans.

The state veterans program administered by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, under the direction of the War Veterans Commission as the controlling board, provides a complete service to the State's veterans. This service includes nursing and domiciliary care, financial assistance in emergencies, and field service counseling in the filing of claims for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and state benefits.

Oklahoma is one of the top two states in the nation with seven veterans centers providing intermediate to skilled nursing care and domiciliary care for its wartime veterans. These centers are located in Ardmore, Claremore, Clinton, Lawton, Norman, Sulphur, and Talihina.

HB1737 created the school in 2009. And Oklahoma State University is OKArts academic partner, so the school will be able to ensure excellence in both arts and academics. While it educates and encourages the state's most accomplished artistic young people, OKArts also will serve Oklahoma as a shining example of the benefits of public- and private-sector partnerships.

The mission of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board is to manage, protect and improve the water resources of the state and plan for Oklahoma's long-range water needs in a responsive, innovative and professional manner.

In 1965, the Oklahoma Wheat Resources Act established the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, and with it a framework for Oklahoma wheat producers to invest in the promotion of their product, Hard Red Winter wheat.
The Oklahoma Wheat Commission is entirely producer-controlled. Oklahoma wheat producers elect their fellow producers to serve as commissioners in district elections. Each district has an opportunity to elect a commissioner every 5 years. Once selected, commissioners are appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma to serve a 5-year term. Five Oklahoma wheat producers make up the board of commissioners.

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is the state agency responsible for managing fish and wildlife, The Wildlife Department receives no general state tax appropriations and is supported by hunting and fishing license fees and federal excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment.

The Oklahoma Legislature created the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women in 1994 to act as an advisory entity on equity issues relating to gender bias; monitor legislation to determine whether it is discriminatory toward one gender or the other; act as a resource and a clearinghouse for research on issues related to women and gender bias; report annually to the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives regarding its activities; and make recommendations concerning needed legislation or regulatory changes relating to equity and gender bias.

The Oklahoma Workers Compensation Commission is the agency responsible for handling claims of injured workers. Oklahoma workers whose claims are in dispute with their employer file a claim with the commission in order to get the case resolved in a timely manner.